(Updated at 8:06 p.m.) NORRISTOWN — A male in his mid- to late-20s reportedly died as a result of heavy drinking with friends on the banks of the Schuylkill River Saturday night, said Norristown Chief of Police Russell J. Bono.

The body of the man, identified as Carlos Enrique Velasco of Guatemala, was found Monday, at approximately 12:30 p.m., added Bono, confirming Velasco was living on the 600 block of Corson Street in Norristown.

“That all according to the ID he had on him,” said Bono, adding that the people who left the victim at the location Saturday said he was 27 or 28 years old.

“There is no sign of foul play,” said Bono. “There is no trauma to the body.

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“Our investigation led us to learn that he was drinking, rather heavily, with friends at the location Saturday night, and he was reportedly so drunk that his friends left him there to sleep it off.

“From there, we’re not sure what happened, whether he fell in or what.”

According to Norristown’s Det. Sgt. Michael Crescitelli, Norristown police were on the scene at Haws Avenue, after fish and game workers noticed a Hispanic male floating. He was reportedly found caught on some driftwood and debris along the river banks.

Police said an investigation is ongoing with an autopsy likely happening Tuesday.

In addition to Norristown police, local firefighters, water rescue crews and the Montgomery County Coroner also reported to the scene.

Times-Herald staff writer Jenny DeHuff contributed to this story.

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By Jenny DeHuff

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(Updated at 2:27 p.m.) NORRISTOWN — Police and firefighters searched the banks of the Schuylkill River just before 12:30 p.m. Monday after receiving reports of a body floating in the water.

According to Norristown’s Det. Sgt. Michael Crescitelli, Norristown police were on the scene at Haws Avenue after fish and game workers noticed a Hispanic man, possibly in his 20s, floating, caught on some driftwood and debris along the river banks.

Upon arrival at the scene, Crescitelli said police found a dead, unidentified man just west of the Haws Avenue boat ramp. The man was fully dressed in a coat and boots. Police said an investigation is ongoing with an autopsy likely happening Tuesday.

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NORRISTOWN — The body of an unidentified man has been found along the banks of the Schuylkill River, in the vicinity of Haws Avenue in Norristown. Police, fire and water rescue personnel were on scene Monday afternoon. The Montgomery County coroner also arrived on scene.